Classic Tales Reading Challenge
Classic Tales Reading Challenge
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Classic Tales Reading Challenge
What do you already know about famous fairy tales?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to answer questions and show your understanding of five popular fairy tales.
What is Reading Comprehension?
Reading comprehension is understanding and remembering what you have read.
Get Ready to Read!
We will read parts of five stories: Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella, The Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
Our First Story: Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack swaps the family cow for magic beans. The beans grow into a giant beanstalk reaching into the sky.
Test 1: Jack and the Beanstalk
What did Jack find at the top of the beanstalk? A) A golden egg, B) A giant’s castle, C) A fairy, D) A dragon
Our Second Story: Cinderella
Cinderella is treated badly by her stepsisters until her fairy godmother helps her attend a royal ball.
Test 2: Cinderella
How does the prince recognise Cinderella after the ball?
The Third Tale: The Three Little Pigs
Three pigs build houses out of straw, sticks, and bricks. The big bad wolf tries to blow them down.
Test 3: The Three Little Pigs
Which pig’s house did not get blown down by the wolf? A) Straw, B) Sticks, C) Bricks
The Fourth Tale: Little Red Riding Hood
Little Red goes to visit her grandmother, but a wolf gets there first and dresses up as her grandmother.
Test 4: Little Red Riding Hood
How does Little Red realise the wolf isn't her grandmother?
The Fifth Tale: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Goldilocks enters the bears’ house, eats their porridge, tries their chairs, and sleeps in their beds.
Test 5: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Which bowl of porridge did Goldilocks like best? A) Father Bear’s, B) Mother Bear’s, C) Baby Bear’s
Why Do We Read Fairy Tales?
Fairy tales teach us lessons, let us imagine magical worlds, and help us understand good and bad choices.
Let’s Reflect!
Which Tale Was Your Favourite?
Think & Share
Draw a Picture
Draw your favourite scene from one of today’s tales.
Talk to a partner about which story you liked best and why.
Tips for Better Reading
Read aloud, look for clues in the pictures and words, and ask questions if you get stuck.
Great Work Today!
What Did You Learn?
Can you name the five tales we explored? Try to retell your favourite one to a friend or family member.
Next Steps
Find a new storybook and read it. See how much you can remember and understand!
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
